Flower-stand.



' PATENTED JAN.'15, 1907. P. J. -SANDHOFER".

- FLOWER STAND.

APPLICATION FILED DEO.12.' 1905.

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FLOWER STAND.

APPLICATION rum) DEO.12. 1905.

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PAUL J. SANDHOFER, OF FLORA, ILLINOIS.

FLOWER-STAND.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Jan. 15, 1907.

Application filed December 12, 1905. Serial No. 291,389.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, PAUL J. SANDHOFER, a citizen of the United States, residing at Flora, in the county of Clay and State of Illinois, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Flower-Stands, of which the following is a specification.

My invention relates to improvements in flower-stands, and one object of the invention is the provision of a device of the character set forth which may serve the double purpose of flo wer-stand and window-bracket.

Another object of the invention is the provision of a flower-stand which 'will be light and strong, ornamental and attractive in appearance, and which may quickly be adjusted to serve either the purpose'of flowerstand or window-garden.

My invention further has for its object the provision of a flower stand or windowbracket the shelves of which may be ad justed to suit windows of different widths.

With these and other objects in view my invention consists of a flowerstand having side members, shelves secured between said members, a pair of supporting-arms connected to said side members, braces connected to the side members and engaging the supporting-arms, bars secured to one of the shelves and engaging the supporting-arms, said supporting-arms adapted to form legs to support the stand or horizontal supports for securing the stand to a window-casing.

My invention further consists in certain other novel features of construction, combination, and arrangement of parts, as herein set forth.

Figure 1 is a perspective view of my improved floiver-stand in use as a windowbracketapplied to a window-casing. Fig. 2 is a perspective view of one of the bracketsupporting plates. Fig. 3 is a perspective view of the caster-bracket and a portion of the supporting-arm to which it is secured. Fig. 4 is a similar view of a portion of the supporting-arm, showing the hole and recess therein to receive the end of one of the anglebraces. Fig. 5 is a similar view of the end of the angle-brace which fits in the opening in the supporting-arm. Fig. 6 is a similar view of a portion of one of the supporting-arms, showing the claw on the end thereof. Fig. 7 is a detail sectional view taken on line 7 7 of Fig. 1. Fig. 8 is a perspective view of my device used as a flower-stand. Fig. 9 is a rear elevation of the same. Fig. 10 is a perspective view of a modified construction, showing my adjustable shelf.

I will first describe the device used as a flowerstand.

In the drawings the letter A designates the two side members between which the shelves B are secured. The side members are adapted to occupy an inclined position, so that the shelves are offset from one another. On the upper forward portions of the side members screws O are mounted, over the stems of which fit the ends of the supporting-arms D, and the arms may be secured at any adjustment by means of the thumb-nuts E on the stems. Upon the other ends of the supporting-arms are pivotally secured, by means of screws F and thumb-nuts G, the brackets H, having the right-angled extensions or lugs on either end thereof. A rod J extends between the lugs, and upon the outer extended end of this rod a caster K is secured. The bracket is provided with openings L near each end thereof, and these openings engage a lug or pin M in the end of the supportingarm, so 'that the bracket may be turned end for end and secured in position.

Near the lower portions of the side members are secured, by means of screws and thumb-nuts N, the braces O, which have the right-angled claws P secured to the ends thereof. On the inner edges of the braces are secured retainingdugs Q.

On the rear edge of the upper shelf a back plate R is secured, having its lower edge extending below the shelf, and this lower edge is formed with the two longitudinal slots S therein, which nearly meet at the center of the shelf. The extension also has its ends formed with recessed notches T. The screws U are secured within the slots, and upon the outer ends ofthe screws are mounted the bars V, having the retaining-lugs W, formed near the outer ends thereof, which are adapted to engage the notches T to hold the bars in the folded or closed position. The lower ends of the bars are formed with an angular cut-away portion W and an extension X, having a pin or lug Y secured to the inner side thereof. The supporting-arms have L- shaped slots Z formed therein, and a recess or seat A is formed in one edge of the slot, so that when the bar V is extended the extension X passes through the slot in the arm and is dropped down, so that the lug Y engages the recess A.

The end of brace O abuts against the bar V, and the claw P embraces the outside of the bar, and after the parts have been so arranged and the thumb-nuts tightened the supporting-arms, the bars, and the braces form a rigid support for the stand.

Casters C are secured to the lower shelf, andby providing the srnpporting-arms with casters the stand may be readily moved from place to place.

Having now described my invention used as a flower-stand, I will proceed to describe its use and operation as a window-bracket.

Upon the outside of the window-casing D, to which the bracket is to be applied, are secured plates E, carrying retainmg-lugs F, and at the proper distance beneath the plates are provided the headed pms or screws G. The brackets H on the ends of the supporting-arms are reversed, so that the casters are on the inside, and the right-angled extension. on the bracket is hooked over the retaininglug F. The braces O are then swung around parallel to the supporting-arms, so that the lugs Q engage the lower ends of the side members. The claws P are then hooked over the pins G, and the shelves are then supported as a window-bracket. I/Vhen used as a window-bracket, the bars V are secured in the folded position, as shown.

The sides, supportingarms, and other members composing the bracket and flowerstand may be of any ornamental design, as shown, and the device may be constructed of wood or metal, as desired.

In the modification shown in Fig. 10 I make the shelves adjustable to lit windows of various widths by forming them of two telescoping members. These members are formed with a dished bottom J, and the smaller telescoping member is formed with flanged edges K, and the other member has the flanged edges L, formed with inturned edges to incloseand hold the smaller member in place. The flanges of the members are formed with complementary openings N, adapted to receive bolts or other suitable fastenings for holding the shelves at the desired adjustment.

From this description, taken in connection with the drawings, it will be evident that I have provided a flower-stand which may be used equally as well as a window-bracket and which is practical and efiicie'nt in every particular.

I claim 1. A flower-stand comprising side members, shelves secured between said membeis, supportingarms connected to the side members, a pair of braces secured to the side members, and bars secured to one of the shelves adapted to engage the supportingarms.

2. A flowerstand consisting of side members, shelves rigidly secured between said members, supporting-arms carrying casters secured to the side members, bars mounted on one of the shelves adapted to engage the supporting-arms, and braces secured to the side members adapted to engage the supporting-arms.

3. A flower-stand comprising side members, shelves rigidly secured between said members, supporting-arms connected to the side members, said arms adapted to form legs whenused a flower-stand, or horizontal supports when used as a window-bracket, bars carried by one of the shelves, and braces secured to the side members, the bars and braces adapted to form interlocking joints with the supporting-arms.

4. A flower stand comprising shelves, members supporting said shelves, arms secured to said members and adapted-to form supports or legs, braces pivotally connected to the supporting members, bars slidably secured to one of the shelves, said braces and bars engaging the supporting-arms at a com mon point and forming an interlocking oint.

5. A flower-stand comprising side members and shelves capable of longitudinal eX- tension secured to said members, supports pivotally secured to the members, braces carried by the side members, bars slidably secured to one of the shelves, the bars and braces forming an interlocking joint with the supports.

In testimony whereof I afiiX my signature in presence of two witnesses.

PAUL J. SANDHOFER. Witnesses:

J. E. CAMP, J. N. SNYDER. 

